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VocabJLPT N1

being very busy

Nounな-Adjectiveの-Adjective

Definitions

1. being very busy
2. busyness

This noun or な-adjective describes being extremely busy or having a very hectic schedule. It is a somewhat formal expression often used in written language or polite conversation to indicate that someone has very little free time.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Even just a quick message would've helped, even if you were swamped!

Sentence 2

Not even having time to cook dinner — being this busy just isn't sustainable!

Sentence 3

Is "I was really busy" actually an excuse for responding late?

Sentence 4

My schedule's been packed since morning — I haven't had a moment to breathe.

Sentence 5

During new employee training season, the whole department tends to get swamped.